Cascade Microtech Standardizes on SolidWorks for Design and Engineering

Strategic Insights -

Cascade Microtech, a leader in advanced microelectronics probing solutions, has chosen SolidWorks as its company-wide engineering standard. The company has also selected PDM/Works 2000 from DesignSource Technology as its standard product data management solution. With over 30 patents, Cascade's technology delivers essential functionality for semiconductor wafer testing, including probe stations, probe cards, accessories, and software. By standardizing on SolidWorks, Cascade aims to reduce design time, improve product data management, and enhance collaboration among engineers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cascade Microtech has selected SolidWorks as its company-wide engineering standard, citing its intuitive interface, ease-of-use, affordability, and interference checking capabilities.
  • The company will use SolidWorks to design and manufacture its complete line of microelectronic probing solutions for the semiconductor industry.
  • Cascade has chosen PDM/Works 2000 from DesignSource Technology as its standard product data management solution, which will help manage and track design changes and revisions.
  • The company will use FeatureWorks, a feature-recognition software, to aid in importing legacy data and improve design efficiency.
  • Cascade will also use SolidWorks Animator to create AVI files from SolidWorks parts and assemblies, aiding in collaboration and communication among engineers.
  • The company is working with CAE Northwest, a SolidWorks regional reseller, for software solutions, implementation, training, and support.
  • Cascade Microtech has a total revenue of over $50 million in 1999 and is a privately held company.

Statistics:

  • Cascade Microtech has over 30 patents for its microelectronic probing solutions.
  • The company generates over $50 million in revenue annually.
  • SolidWorks has sold over 54,000 commercial seats of software to over 17,000 customers and more than 45,000 educational seats to over 2,900 academic institutions worldwide within 4 years of shipping product.
  • SolidWorks has offices worldwide and distributes its products through a network of 230 resellers selling in 70 countries.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, July 24, 2000
  • SolidWorks Corporation
  • Cascade Microtech, Inc.
  • CAE Northwest